Conference Details

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ANZCED is a biennial conference presented by The National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf aimed at sharing knowledge in the areas of Deaf Education.

On behalf of the National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf, (NAATD), the ANZCED 2013 conference committee is planning a comprehensive and stimulating program that has significant practical relevance for all professionals and parents associated with the education of Deaf and Hearing Impaired children. Why not escape the mid-winter chill and join us in Brisbane, where a warm welcome awaits you at South Bank, between 5-7 July 2013 at the 27th Australian and New Zealand Conference for Educators of the Deaf (ANZCED).

Our theme 'Sailing Ahead - towards a bright future' reflects Brisbane's iconic riverside venue and our aim to inform, challenge, and inspire attendees to help steer children with a hearing impairment towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.

Enjoy the company of colleagues and friends from Australia, New Zealand and overseas at the Welcome Reception on Friday evening and the Conference Dinner on Saturday evening. Both are included in the full registration fee. Morning, afternoon tea and lunch are also included. We would like you to contribute to the conference by submitting a paper for the concurrent sessions, by sponsoring the conference and/or by registering as a trade exhibitor.

Abstract Submission - NOW CLOSED

The call for papers is now closed. We have received an overwhelming response.

Registrations Are Now Closed

Thank you to all who registered for ANZCED 2013.

Address and Phone

ANZCED 2013
C/- AATD (Qld)

PO Box 2344
Toowong Qld 40660407 031 436

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Key Note Speakers

Marc Marschark
Ph.D

Marc Marschark, Ph.D., is a Professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology, where he directs the Center for Education Research Partnerships. He also has appointments at the Moray House School of Education at the University of Edinburgh and the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen. His primary interest is in relations among language, learning, and development. His current research focuses on such relations by deaf children and adults in formal and informal educational settings. He founded and edits the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education and co-edits the Perspectives on Deafness and Professional Perspectives on Deafness: Evidence and Applications series, published by Oxford University Press. His books include Raising and Educating a Deaf Child, How Deaf Children Learn, and Educating Deaf Students: From Research to Practice.

Alys YoungPhD, MSc (Oxon.), MA (Cantab.), CQSW

Alys Young PhD, MSc (Oxon.), MA (Cantab.), CQSW, is Professor of Social Work and Director of the Social Research with Deaf People programme at the University of Manchester, UK. She is also Visiting Professor at the Centre for Deaf Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. She has an international reputation for her research work with families with deaf children, multi-professional early intervention services and the provision of health and social care services in signed languages. Her book (with B. Temple) on Social Science Research and d/Deaf people is published by Oxford, in 2013.

Professor Barry WrightMD FRCPsych

Professor Barry Wright is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in York, England and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Hull York Medical School. He played a key role in establishing the National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (National Deaf CAMHS) in England and has been its Clinical Lead since it began. The National Deaf CAMHS has ten centres in England spread geographically across the country. Barry runs the medical student curriculum for mental health at the Hull York Medical School. He does research on a range of topics and has an interest in improving outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental difficulties. He is also very interested in any interventions early in life that improve social and emotional outcomes.

Speakers

Delegates to ANZCED 2013 will have the opportunity to hear a range of quality presentations from other researchers and educators.
The topics included in the call for papers are:

Mental Health/Resilience/Social Emotional Wellbeing

Using technology in the classroom

Language and literacy

Early intervention

Post school options

Audiological management issues

Working with deaf/hearing impaired students in mainstream settings

Developing independence

Details of all speakers and topics will be published as soon as details are finalised.

Friday's workshop is dedicated to presentations related to mental health, and social and emotional well being.

Keynote Address - Educating Deaf Children (Who Are Not Hearing Children Who Can't Hear)Marc Marschark

PM 02:30 ~ PM 03:00 - Plenary Room

Conference Close - Sailing ahead: Setting a course for education of the deaf in uncharted watersGreg Leigh

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

News

Early bird registration date extended to 3 May

To celebrate the release of the Draft Program we have extended the Early Bird registration by one week to 3 May. The draft program is now available. Download 2013 Timetable.

April Update

The conference committee is delighted with the response to the call for papers and the quality of the abstracts received. While there are many more than can be included in the program we hope to provide a balanced selection of papers that will appeal to a broad audience. Early bird registration has been extended to 3 May

ANZCED 2013 commences with the Friday afternoon workshop on Mental Health - focussing on the social and emotional wellbeing of deaf and hard of hearing children and young people. Visiting UK psychiatrist Professor Barry Wright, Clinical Lead for the National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Australian leaders in this field will present along with other professionals from the health and education sectors.

ANZCED 2013 is proud to be sponsored by Deaf Services Queensland, Deaf Children Australia, Cochlear, Phonak, Deafness Forum, Hear and Learn, HICTI, Media Access Australia, VDEI and Envoy Advanced Technologies. Information about sponsorship and trade displays is available on the website. For more information contact the Organising Committee

The conference committee is delighted with the response to the call for papers and the quality of the abstracts received.
Unfortunately there are many more than can be included in the program. In planning the program we aim to provide a balanced selection of papers that will appeal to a broad audience.

Call for Papers Closing Date Extended

Please note the call for papers has been extended to Friday 8 March. If you have been thinking about submitting a paper but have not done so yet you still have time.

Mental Health Workshop Friday Afternoon

ANZCED 2013 commences on Friday afternoon with a workshop on Mental Health - focussing on the social and emotional wellbeing of deaf and hard of hearing children and young people. Visiting UK psychiatrist Dr Barry Wright, Clinical Lead for the National Deaf Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Australian leaders in this field will be presenting and it is hoped that other professionals in health and education will attend.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Event Information

Is there early bird registration?

Yes, you can save up to $50 by registering before May 3rd

Can I register for the conference and join AATD at the same time to get the members' discount?

No. AATD membership for new and continuing members must be paid to your state branch.
State branches will provide the conference committee with lists of current members.

Can parents attend ANZCED

Parents are very welcome to attend ANZCED. There is a reduced rate for parents and full time students.

Will there be Sign Language interpreters?

Yes, Auslan interpreters will be available for all sessions and functions.

Can I register for one session only?

No. It is possible to register separately for Friday afternoon. Day registration is an option for Saturday or Sunday.

Can I share my registration with another person?

Yes, but you will need to advise who you will be sharing with and which sessions each of you will attend.

Can my school pay for my registration?

Yes. Register for the conference and tick 'Invoice required for payment by employer' if you require an invoice for payment.

Can I register on site?

No, for catering and planning purposes, registration must be received by 20 June 2013

Location

Where is the conference located?

Our conference venue is the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre. Situated on the banks of the Brisbane River, less than 2 kms from the CBD, South Bank is a lively and cosmopolitan area bustling with cafes, restaurants, and tourist attractions such as the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), the Queensland Museum and Science Centre, the Queensland Art Gallery, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), the Wheel of Brisbane, the Napalese Pagoda, the Rainforest Walk and Streets Beach.

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Accommodation

Choose your own accommodation in Brisbane to suit your taste and budget. There are two major hotels located adjacent to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre and 27 hotels within two kilometres and easy walking distance of the Convention Centre.

Transport

Brisbane Conference and Convention Centre can be reached directly by bus, train or CityCat, Brisbane River's high-speed regular catamaran service. Using public transport, one TransLink ticket will take you to your destination and allows transfers between buses, trains and ferries within Brisbane's transport network.

The city to airport Air Train operates from the South Brisbane train station, adjacent to the Convention Centre.